Suzanne Carter New Zealand Artist

New Artwork by NZ Artist Suzanne Carter

2012-05-23T23:07:00.000+12:00

I am stuck on the theme of 'Freedom' at the moment. To know Jesus is to be truly free! Who the Son sets free is free indeed!

There is so much that is on my heart about this theme, but it is so late and my brain isn't working properly because its time to go and dream with God. I will try and come and add to this post tomorrow. I also have a pink version of this painting that I will load tomorrow as well

For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death. Romans 8:1-3 Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. 2 Corinthians 3:16-18 It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. Galatians 5:1-3 You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh ; rather, serve one another humbly in love. Galatians 5:12-14

Speaking this weekend at Heretaunga Christian Centre

2012-05-22T22:18:00.001+12:00

Looking forward to speaking to some amazing and creative young people at Heretaunga Christian Centre in UpperHutt.

2012-05-22T10:54:00.001+12:00

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Darkness is the absence of God by Francis Frangipane

2012-05-22T10:45:00.002+12:00

I hope that you are having a wonderful day where ever you may be in the world. I realized I haven't been here at my blog for awhile so this morning when I was reading this word by Francis Frangipane, I knew this word was perfect to post as an encouragement. Francis Frangipane: Satan's Domain: The Realm of Darkness Many Christians debate whether the devil is on the earth or in Hell; can he dwell in Christians or only in the world? The fact is, the devil is in darkness. Wherever there is spiritual darkness, there the devil will be. Preparing for Spiritual Warfare For most, the term spiritual warfare introduces a new but not necessarily welcomed dimension in their Christian experience. The thought of facing evil spirits in battle is an unsettling concept, especially since we came to Jesus as lost sheep, not warriors. Ultimately, some of us may never actually initiate spiritual warfare, but all of us must face the fact that the devil has initiated warfare against us. Therefore, it is essential to our basic well-being that we discern the areas of our nature that are unguarded and open to satanic assault. Jude tells us, "And angels who did not keep their own domain, but abandoned their proper abode, He has kept in eternal bonds under darkness for the judgment of the great day" (Jude 1:6). When satan rebelled against God, he was placed under eternal judgment in what the Bible calls "pits" (2 Peter 2:4) or "bonds" of darkness. The devil and the fallen angels with him have been relegated to live in darkness. This darkness does not simply refer to areas void of visible light. The eternal darkness to which this Scripture refers is essentially a moral darkness, which ultimately degrades into literal darkness. However, its cause is not simply the absence of light; it is the absence of God, who is light. It is vital to recognize that this darkness to which satan has been banished is not limited to areas outside of humanity. Unlike those who do not know Jesus, however, we have been delivered out of the domain or "authority" of darkness (see Colossians 1:13). We are not trapped in darkness if we have been born of light. But if we accommodate darkness through tolerance of sin, we leave ourselves vulnerable to satanic assault. For wherever there is willful disobedience to the Word of God, there is spiritual darkness and the potential for demonic activity. Thus Jesus warned, "Take heed therefore that the light which is in thee be not darkness" (Luke 11:35 KJV). There is a light in you. "The spirit of man is the lamp of the Lord" (Proverbs 20:27). Your spirit, illuminated by the Spirit of Christ, becomes the "lamp of the Lord" through which He searches your heart. There is indeed a holy radiance surrounding a true Spirit-filled Christian. But when you harbor sin, the "light which is in thee" is "darkness." Satan has a legal access, given to him by God, to dwell in the domain of darkness. Thus, we must grasp this point: The devil can traffic in any area of darkness, even the darkness that still exists in a Christian's heart. God's Thresher An example of satan having access to the carnal side of human nature is seen in Peter's denial of Jesus. It is obvious that Peter failed. What we do not readily see, however, is what was occurring in the invisible world of the spirit. Jesus predicted accurately that Peter would deny Him three times. Anyone looking at Peter's actions that night might have simply concluded his denial was a manifestation of fear. Yet, Peter was not fearful by nature. This was the disciple who, a few hours earlier, drew a sword against the multitudes who had come to arrest Jesus. No, human fear did not cause Peter to deny the Lord. Peter's denial was satanically induced. Jesus had warned the apostle, "Simon, Simon, behold, satan has demanded permission to sift you like wheat; but I have prayed for you, that your faith may not fail; and you, when once you have turned again, strengthen your brothers" (Luke 22:31–32). Behind the scenes, satan had demanded and received permission to sift Peter like wheat. Satan had access to an area of darkness in Peter's heart. How did satan cause Peter's fall? After eating the Passover, Jesus told His disciples that one of them was going to betray Him. Scripture continues, "They began to discuss among themselves which one of them...was going to do this thing" (Luke 22:23). This was a very somber time. Yet, during this terrible moment, "there arose also a dispute among them as to which one of them was...greatest" (Luke 22:24). They went from an attitude of shock and dismay to an argument concerning who among them was the greatest! Evidently Peter, the water-walker, who was also the boldest and most outspoken of the apostles, prevailed. We can imagine that Peter's high visibility among the disciples left him with an air of superiority, which was fanned by satan into an attitude of presumption and boasting. Peter, being lifted up by pride, was being set up for a fall. Pride caused satan's fall, and pride was the very same darkness manipulated by satan to cause Peter's fall. Lucifer, from experience, knew well the judgment of God against religious pride and envy. He knew personally that pride goes "before a fall" (Proverbs 16:18 KJV). Satan did not have a right to indiscriminately assault and destroy Peter. He had to secure permission from Peter's Lord before he could come against the young apostle. But the fact is, the devil demanded permission to sift Peter, and he received it. Submit to God The trip wire that satan used to cause Peter's fall was the disciple's own sin of pride. Let us recognize before we do warfare that the areas we hide in darkness are the very areas of our future defeat. Often the battles we face will not cease until we discover and repent for the darkness that is within us. If we will be effective in spiritual warfare, we must be discerning of our own hearts; we must walk humbly with our God. Our first course of action must be, "Submit...to God." Then, as we "resist the devil...he will flee" (James 4:7). Satan will never be given permission to destroy the saints. Rather, he is limited to sifting us "like wheat." The good news is that God knows there is wheat inside each of us. The outcome of this type of satanic assault, which is allowed through the permissive will of God, is to cleanse the soul of pride and produce greater meekness and transparency in our lives. It may feel terrible, but God causes it to work for good. Our husk-like outer nature must die to facilitate the breaking forth of the wheat-like nature of the new creation man. Both the chaff and the husk were necessary; they provided protection for us from the harsh elements of this life. But before God can truly use us, in one way or another we will pass through a time of threshing. Peter's husk nature was presumptuous and proud. His initial successes had made him ambitious and self-oriented. God can never entrust His Kingdom to anyone who has not been broken of pride, for pride is the armor of darkness itself. So, when satan demanded permission to assault Peter, Jesus said in effect, You can sift him, but you cannot destroy him. The warfare against Peter was devastating but measured. It served the purpose of God. Peter was ignorant of the areas of darkness within him, and his ignorance left him open to attack. But the Lord would ask each of us, "Do you know the areas where you are vulnerable to satanic assault?" Jesus would have us not be ignorant of our need. In fact, when He reveals the sin in our hearts, it is so He might destroy the works of the devil. Thus, we should realize that the greatest defense we can have against the devil is to maintain an honest heart before God. When the Holy Spirit shows us an area that needs repentance, we must overcome the instinct to defend ourselves. We must silence the little lawyer who steps out from a dark closet in our minds, pleading, "My client is not so bad." Your "defense attorney" will defend you until the day you die – and if you listen to him you will never see what is wrong in you nor face what needs to change. For you to succeed in warfare, your self-preservation instincts must be submitted to the Lord Jesus, for Christ alone is your true advocate. We cannot engage in spiritual battle without embracing this knowledge. Indeed, James 4:6 says, "God is opposed to the proud, but gives grace to the humble." God is opposed to the proud. That is a very important verse. If God is opposed to the proud, and we are too proud to humble ourselves and admit when we are wrong, then God is opposed to us. James continues in verse 7, "Submit therefore to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you." When we see this verse, it is usually all by itself as a monument to spiritual warfare. However, it is in the context of repentance, humility, and possessing a clean heart that we find satan fleeing from us. We must go beyond a vague submission to God; we must submit the exact area of our personal battle to Him. When we come against the power of the devil, it must be from a heart in submission to Jesus. There is a recurring precept throughout this book. It is vital that you know, understand, and apply this principle for your future success in spiritual warfare. That principle is this: Victory begins with the name of Jesus on your lips, but it will not be consummated until the nature of Jesus is in your heart. This rule applies to every facet of spiritual warfare. Indeed, satan will be allowed to come against the area of your weakness until you realize God's only answer is to become Christlike . As you begin to appropriate not just the name of Jesus but His nature as well, the adversary will withdraw. Satan will not continue to assault you if the circumstances he designed to destroy you are now working to perfect you. The outcome of Peter's experience was that after Pentecost, when God used him to heal a lame man, a more humble Peter spoke to the gathering crowd. He asked, "Why do you gaze at us, as if by our own power or piety we had made him walk?" (Acts 3:12). Peter's victory over pride and the devil began with the name of Jesus on his lips, and it was consummated by the nature of Jesus in his heart. The darkness in Peter was displaced with light; the pride in Peter was replaced with Christ. Francis Frangipane Ministries of Francis Frangipane Email: francis1@frangipane.org Francis Frangipane is the founder of River of Life Ministries in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and has traveled throughout the world ministering to thousands of pastors and intercessors from many backgrounds. Francis' heartfelt prayer is to see established in every city Christlike pastors and intercessors, united before God, revealing the love of Christ to their communities. Since 1985, he has written fourteen books plus a number of study booklets. Over the past decades, Francis has served on a number of other ministry boards. However, in recent years he has gradually resigned from these various boards. As of June 2009, he has also retired from his position as senior pastor of River of Life Ministries. In this more simplified life, Frangipane is devoting himself to prayer and the ministry of God's Word.

2012-04-30T08:33:00.001+12:00

Thankful this morning that God's love is ever constant and that His mercy is new every morning! God is for me and He will never fail me or forsake me! listening to a song from Kari Jobe "You are for me" what a beautiful song, reminding me this morning of who God is and how much He loves me. This amazing love is available to all who will come. Just come as you are!!

2012-04-30T00:03:00.001+12:00

Sitting here tonight at nearly midnight. Realized how much I need to get back to loving God as my first desire, my first love!!! Gosh business and worry and life can crowd in and crowd God out. I should be asleep right now but I am awake! so I am going to worship Jesus. He is worthy and when we worship Him, He shows up in our lives and everything changes!

On a wing and a prayer by NZ Artist Suzanne Carter

2012-04-25T16:49:00.000+12:00

I haven't posted for a while so I thought I would show you a new artwork I have been working on all day: It is called 'A wing and a prayer' and it is available at Society6
as prints, iphone cases and tshirts.


On a wing and a prayer available at Society6

Credits for this image:

Model: http://mercyrains.deviantart.com/favo...0#/d4l5grw
and: http://faestock.deviantart.com/art/Pu...-152373108

Typewriter: http://graphicsfairy.blogspot.co.nz/

Floral brushes:http://www.obsidiandawn.com/

butterfly bubble by NZ Artist Suzanne Carter

2012-04-06T23:08:00.000+12:00

My digital painting called 'butterfly bubble' I am having lots of fun with this bubble image.

'butterfly bubble' by NZ Artist Suzanne Carter avail at Society6

Credits for this image:
bubble
butterflies

Bubble by NZ Artist Suzanne Carter

2012-04-06T20:42:00.000+12:00

This is my new digital painting called 'bubble', I am reminded that the 'joy of the LORD' is my strength and sometimes I feel like I am encased in Him, protected and sheltered and yet not isolated from others.


'Bubble' by NZ Artist Suzanne Carter avail at Society6

Army of Worshipers by Francis Frangipane

2012-04-04T22:41:00.001+12:00

Army of Worshipers by Francis Frangipane:

When the Scriptures refer to the "heavenly host," we usually think of "choirs of angels." The word "host" in the Bible meant "army" (Joshua 5:13-14). It is an important truth: the hosts of Heaven are worshiping armies. Indeed, no one can do warfare who is not first a worshiper of God.

The Central Issue In Tribulation: Worship

One does not have to penetrate deeply into the Revelation of John to discover that both God and the devil are seeking worshipers (see Revelation 7:11; 13:4; 14:7, 11). Time and time again the line is drawn between those who "worship the beast and his image" and those who worship God.

In the last great battle before Jesus returns, the outcome of every man's life shall be weighed upon a scale of worship: In the midst of warfare and conflict, to whom will we bow, God or satan?

Yet, while this warfare shall culminate in the establishment of the Lord's Kingdom on earth (see Revelation 11:15), we must realize the essence of this battle is the central issue in our warfare today. Will we faithfully worship God during satanic assault and temptation? True worship must emerge in the context of our lives now. For no man will worship through the great battles of tomorrow who complains in the mere skirmishes of today.

You will remember that the Lord's call to the Israelites was a call to worship and serve Him in the wilderness (see Exodus 7:16). Indeed, when Moses first spoke of God's loving concern, we read that the Hebrews "bowed low and worshiped" (Exodus 4:31). But when trials and pressures came, they fell quickly into murmuring, complaining and blatant rebellion. Their worship was superficial, self-serving and conditional – an outer form without an inner heart of worship.

This same condition of shallow worship prevails in much of Christianity today. If a message is given that speaks of the Lord's great care for His people, with eagerness do we bow low and worship. But as soon as the pressures of daily living arise or temptations come, how quickly we rebel against God and resist His dealings! The enemy has easy access to the soul that is not protected by true worship of the Almighty! Indeed, the Lord's purpose with Israel in the wilderness was to perfect true worship, which is based upon the reality of God, not circumstances. The Lord knows that the heart that will worship Him in the wilderness of affliction will continue to worship in the promised land of plenty.

Without true worship of God, there can be no victory in warfare. For what we bleed when we are wounded by satanic assault or difficult circumstances is the true measure of our worship. You see, what comes out of our hearts during times of pressure is in us, but hidden during times of ease. If you are a true worshiper, your spirit will exude worship to God no matter what battle you are fighting. In warfare, worship creates a wall of fire around the soul.

Protecting Your Heart Through Worship

Most of us understand the basic dynamics of the human soul. We have been taught, and rightly so, that the soul is the combination of the mind, will and emotions. Generally speaking, when the enemy comes against the Church, he targets any of these three areas. We must see that the protection of these areas is of vital importance in our war against satan.

To further illuminate the nature of this battle, let us add that, in addition to the mind, the will and the emotions, the soul is made of events and how we responded to those events. Who we are today is the sum of what we have encountered in life and our subsequent reactions. Abuses and afflictions hammer us one way, encouragement and praise inflate us another. Our reaction to each event, whether that event was positive or negative, is poured into the creative marrow of our individuality, where it is blended into the nature of our character.

What we call memory is actually our spirit gazing at the substance of our soul. With few exceptions, those events that we remember the most have also shaped us the most. Indeed, the reason our natural minds cannot forget certain incidents is because those events have literally become part of our nature.

Our soul is shaped by how well or poorly we handled our past experiences. When Scripture commands us to not look back and to "forget...what lies behind" (Philippians 3:13; see Luke 9:62), it is saying we must undo the consequences that have come from our unchristlike reactions. With God, this is not impossible, for though the events of our lives are irreversible, our reactions to those events can still be changed. As our wrong reactions to the past change, we change. In other words, although we cannot alter the past, we can put our past upon the "altar" as an act of worship. A worshiping heart allows God to heal and restore the soul.

All of us receive a portion of both good and evil in this world. But for life to be good, God, who is the essence of life, must reach into our experiences and redeem us from our negative reactions. The channel through which the Lord extends Himself, even into our past, is our love and worship of Him.

"And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God..." (Romans 8:28). The key for the fulfillment of this verse is that we become lovers of God in our spirits. Bad things become good for "those who love God." When we are given to loving Him, all that we have passed through in life is washed and redeemed in that love. Bad becomes good by the power of God.

Therefore, it is essential to both the salvation of our souls and our protection in warfare that we be worshipers. The ship that safely carries us through the storms of adversity is worship.

Psalm 84 expresses in praise to God the wonderful effect worship has upon the soul. "How blessed is the man whose strength is in You, in whose heart are the highways to Zion! Passing through the valley of Baca [weeping] they make it a spring; the early rain also covers it with blessings" (vv. 5-6).

If you are "ever praising" God (Psalm 84:4), your worship of God will transform the negative assault of the enemy into "a spring" of sweet, refreshing waters. No matter what befalls a worshiper, their "valley of weeping" always becomes a spring covered "with blessings." You cannot successfully engage in warfare, nor pass safely through the wilderness of this life, without first becoming a worshiper of God.

Worship: The Purpose Of Creation

We were created for God's pleasure. We were not created to live for ourselves but for Him. And while the Lord desires that we enjoy His gifts and His people, He would have us know we were created first for His pleasure. In these closing moments of this age, the Lord will have a people whose purpose for living is to please God with their lives. In them, God finds His own reward for creating man. They are His worshipers. They are on earth only to please God, and when He is pleased, they also are pleased.

The Lord takes them further and through more pain and conflicts than other men. Outwardly, they often seem "smitten of God, and afflicted" (Isaiah 53:4). Yet to God, they are His Beloved. When they are crushed, like the petals of a flower, they exude a worship, the fragrance of which is so beautiful and rare that angels weep in quiet awe at their surrender. They are the Lord's purpose for creation.

One would think that God would protect them, guarding them in such a way that they would not be marred. Instead, they are marred more than others. Indeed, the Lord seems pleased to crush them, putting them to grief. For in the midst of their physical and emotional pain, their loyalty to Christ grows pure and perfect. And in the face of persecutions, their love and worship toward God become all-consuming.

Would that all Christ's servants were so perfectly surrendered. Yet God finds His pleasure in us all. But as the days of the Kingdom draw near and the warfare at the end of this age increases, those who have been created solely for the worship of God will come forth in the power and glory of the Son. With the high praises of God in their mouth, they will execute upon His enemies the judgment written (see Psalm 149). They will lead as generals in the Lord's army of worshipers.

Adapted from Francis' book, The Three Battlegrounds.

Francis Frangipane
Ministries of Francis Frangipane
Email: francis1@frangipane.org

Francis Frangipane is the founder of River of Life Ministries in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and has traveled throughout the world ministering to thousands of pastors and intercessors from many backgrounds. Francis' heartfelt prayer is to see established in every city Christlike pastors and intercessors, united before God, revealing the love of Christ to their communities. Since 1985, he has written fourteen books plus a number of study booklets. Over the past decades, Francis has served on a number of other ministry boards. However, in recent years he has gradually resigned from these various boards. As of June 2009, he has also retired from his position as senior pastor of River of Life Ministries. In this more simplified life, Frangipane is devoting himself to prayer and the ministry of God's Word.

'Paradox' by NZ Artist Suzanne Carter

2012-04-04T14:08:00.002+12:00

Last night I was messing around with images of a vintage girl with a kitten, I love the softness and gentleness of the kitten, the image of the lion is an image of strength and power.

'Paradox' by NZ Artist Suzanne Carter avail @ Society6

This image is inspired by my relationship with Christ. He is known as the Lion of the tribe of Judah and yet He is also a Lamb. The kitten to me symbolizes the gentleness of God and the Lion His strength and power. It is a paradox and yet not a contradiction. God does not suspend one attribute of His nature at the expense of another, for instance He is Love and He is Judge.

Credits for this image:
Space and ocean: http://night-fate-stock.deviantart.com/
Vintage girl: http://creativesouls.ning.com/group/freevintageimages
Lion:http://livinus.deviantart.com/art/lazy-lion-6908091

Heavenly Lion 2

2012-04-04T14:00:00.000+12:00

This is another version of my digital painting 'Heavenly Lion' I think I like this version more, as it shows more of the background.Like the first version, which you can see here.

"Heavenly Lion2 by NZ Artist Suzanne Carter avail @ Society6

This is my new digital painting 'Heavenly Lion2' inspired by the CS Lewis quote:- “He'll be coming and going" he had said. "One day you'll see him and another you won't. He doesn't like being tied down--and of course he has other countries to attend to. It's quite all right. He'll often drop in. Only you mustn't press him. He's wild, you know. Not like a tame lion.”
― C.S. Lewis, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

Credits for this image:

texture,railway tracks, lightning: http://night-fate-stock.deviantart.com/
Space texture:http://panisetcircense.deviantart.com/art/Solar-System-Starscape-171429974
lion: http://mercyrains.deviantart.com/favourites/?offset=48#/d442bf
Ballerina: http://creativesouls.ning.com/group/freevintageimages/forum/topics/izabellas-vintage-images

Heavenly Lion

2012-03-29T23:05:00.002+13:00

This is my new digital painting 'Heavenly Lion' inspired by the CS Lewis quote:- “He'll be coming and going" he had said. "One day you'll see him and another you won't. He doesn't like being tied down--and of course he has other countries to attend to. It's quite all right. He'll often drop in. Only you mustn't press him. He's wild, you know. Not like a tame lion.”
― C.S. Lewis, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

'Heavenly Lion' by NZ Artist Suzanne Carter avail at Society6

Credits for this image:

texture,railway tracks, lightning: http://night-fate-stock.deviantart.com/
Space texture:http://panisetcircense.deviantart.com/art/Solar-System-Starscape-171429974
lion: http://mercyrains.deviantart.com/favourites/?offset=48#/d442bf
Ballerina: http://creativesouls.ning.com/group/freevintageimages/forum/topics/izabellas-vintage-images

Moonlight Serenade by NZ Artist Suzanne Carter

2012-03-29T08:49:00.001+13:00

This is a new digital painting that I finished working on last night, still a lot to learn and improve on but I am enjoying the journey so much. God is so good!

Yesterday we got a real breakthrough and answer to prayer with a large amount of debt cancelled and written off. I am not saying that you shouldn't pay your debt, but this was such mercy to us after a full year off work with a hip injury for my husband. God really does care about every detail of our lives and I just want to shout from the rooftops. 'THANK YOU LORD'

Whatever the need is in your life today, big or small God cares, Jesus loves you! Drop me a line let me know I would love to hear from you and pray for you.
Blessings Suzanne xo

'Moonlight Serenade' by NZ Artist Suzanne Carter avail at Society6

Rise and Shine by NZ Artist Suzanne Carter

2012-03-21T08:35:00.002+13:00

Hmmm I woke up this morning feeling a bit heavy and sad and I am reminded again that 'God has given me a garment of praise for a spirit of heaviness' I made a choice to open my mouth and begin to thank Him for all He is doing in our lives. I dropped my son Thomas off in the car early this morning and as I drove home I began to thank God out loud for who He is.
I found this cool photo in the morgue file the other day and i love it. I posted it on facebook and my daughter laughed and said dont be lame mum.

Who cares about lame! Rise and shine this morning where God has placed you and be a blessing to those in your sphere of influence. I want to live my life on purpose and influence those around me for good. xo

Dance with me by Evan Earwicker

2012-03-17T08:23:00.003+13:00

I post this beautiful song this morning and it has a poignant place in my heart. It brings back memories of children worshipping Jesus in our small Christian school Friday after Friday as they would gather in our hall to love God and meet with Him.
And ten years on as I attended the funeral of one of those children, now 20 who passed away last weekend too soon and such a waste of a life. This was his favourite song and put onto whatever Ipod or phone he might have.

I love this song and the reality that it speaks about:

New work 'Contemplate' by NZ Artist Suzanne Carter

2012-03-14T17:23:00.001+13:00

Check out my new digital painting 'Contemplate'

'Contemplate' a new work by NZ Artist Suzanne Carter avail at Society6

Credits for this image:

Model:
Space:
Bokeh:

Here come the Eagles by NZ Artist Suzanne Carter

2012-03-12T22:37:00.000+13:00

My new digital painting called 'Here come the Eagles'.

Here come the Eagles by NZ Artist Suzanne Carter avail at Society6

'Into the Spring' by NZ Artist Suzanne Carter

2012-03-09T18:55:00.001+13:00

Here is my new digital painting, dedicated to my friend Maggie Miller. Maggie and I were talking on Facebook this morning and she commented on my post about our cool Autumn weather here in New Zealand. She said something about coming into the spring in the US. I thought it was quite cool how we were both talking together on Facebook and yet living a world apart in different time zones and different seasons of the year.

So when I had a break from teaching the children this morning I started messing around with some images and this is what I came up with:

'Into the Spring' is available on Society6

Credits for this image:

Photo frame and tree

Flowers

Prophetic song by David Brymer and Misty Edwards

2012-03-06T07:55:00.000+13:00

This song is just what I needed this morning, it has reminded me again to come away from the external busyness of life and run into Jesus, "the lover of my soul."
A timely reminder to return to our first love.

New work by NZ Artist Suzanne Carter

2012-03-02T23:05:00.001+13:00

A new digital artwork that I finished tonight, it doesn't have a name yet, but I love the burnt orange colouring!
Any name suggestions are welcome!

New work by NZ Artist Suzanne Carter avail at Society6

Creditis:
Floral
Floral
Stone Pattern

"You're Worthy Of My Praise" by NZ Artist Suzanne Carter

2012-03-02T22:23:00.001+13:00

My new digital painting 'You're worthy of my praise' inspired by an older worship song that I love and that has been sung by various artists.

The lyrics say: I will give You all my worship
I will give You all my praise
You alone i long to worship
You alone are worthy of my praise

I will worship, i will worship
with all of my heart, with all of my heart
and i will praise You, i will praise You
with all of my strength, with all my strength
and i will seek You, i will seek You
all of my days, all of my days
o and i will follow, i will follow
follow all of your ways, all Your ways

(Chorus)

i will bow down, i will bow down
and hail You as king, hail You as king
o and i will serve you, i will serve you
i'll give You everything, i'll give You everything
o and i will lift up, i will lift up
my eyes to Your throne, my eyes to Your throne
o and i will trust You, i will trust You
o i will trust You alone, trust You alone

"You're Worthy Of My Praise" by NZ Artist Suzanne Carter avail at Society6

Credits for this image:
Model:
Floral Textures1
Floral Textures 2
Stone Pattern

Release by NZ Artist Suzanne Carter

2012-03-01T08:58:00.001+13:00

Here is something new I was working on last night. So excited to be learning new things. I am editing images in Gimp which is a free program similar to PhotoShop. I am waiting for CS5Design Premium software to arrive for my new IMac, seriously excited about being able to dive in and really learn some new skills.

This new artwork is inspired by the reality of the Indwelling Holy Spirit who comes to live in the heart of a believer who has received Christ as Lord and Savior. We who belong to Jesus are all called to release the Love of God that we have received from Him to the world around us. We are called to be a light in the darkness because 'the light of the world dwells in us'

Release by NZ Artist Suzanne Carter available at Red Bubble or Society6

Credits for this image:

Model:- Paper background:
Flower Field: Fractal:

xoxox

'Gaze' a new digital artwork by NZ Artist Suzanne Carter

2012-02-25T21:33:00.003+13:00

I finished working on a new digital artwork last night and I love the vintage image of the little girl she has such a faraway dreamy look in her eyes, hence the name 'Gaze'. She reminds me of the innocence of children and the purity of their faith.

'Gaze' a new digital artwork by NZ Artist Suzanne Carter

No wonder Jesus warns that whoever harms one of these little ones it would be better for him to tie a millstone around his neck and be thrown into the sea!

Credits for this image:-
Space: Winterblue2: Drought:
Snow tree: Model:

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Fair as the moon by NZ Artist Suzanne Carter

2012-02-22T17:22:00.001+13:00

I have just finished a new digital painting or photo-manipulation called 'Fair as the moon'. I love the book of 'Song of Solomon' in the bible, it is such an amazing book. I love how it depicts the relationship between the Shulamite and the Beloved and her journey toward intimacy!

Fair as the moon by NZ Artist Suzanne Carter avail at Society6

Credits:
space and seashore:- http://night-fate-stock.deviantart.com/
Vintage girl:- http://creativesouls.ning.com/group/freevintageimages
Harp and bird:- http://www.graphicsfairy.blogspot.co.nz/